GIL Mission
MISSION
Gordon in Lynn seeks to develop faithful student leaders through guided civic engagement within mutually beneficial partnerships that foster a healthy community.
Gordon in Lynn builds on the assets in Lynn by operating through the leadership of community organizations, schools and social service agencies. Gordon students engage the city of Lynn by learning from indigenous community leaders and members while actively participating with them in the process of realizing their vision for the city.
LEARNING GOALS FOR STUDENTS
Gordon in Lynn is committed to:
- Helping students respect and learn to love people across racial, economic, religious and ethnic barriers within a spirit of mutuality and reciprocity.
- Helping students be exposed to, and begin to reflect upon, larger structural injustices within an urban context (both locally and globally).
- Helping students integrate their faith into all of their lifestyle decisions--whole-life stewardship--and become more fully engaged in a life-long vocation of shalom-building.
Resource Links
Christian Community Development Association
This national organization and online resource inspires our mission.
Community Organizing & Development
Linking theory with practice, acitivists with academics, full of articles, course syllabi and networking opportunities.
Social Capital Inc.
Strengthening Lynn by connecting people.
Out of the Classroom and Into the Community
Gordon in Lynn and Place-Based Learning by Christen B. Yates
The Oxymoron of Proximate Justice
By Christen B. Yates